The Department of State’s Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). ACN/NDF invites non-profit/non-governmental organizations, international organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and U.S. federal government entities to submit proposals for projects that will advance the mission of NDF’s nuclear security, safety, and nonproliferation special project. Funds provided under this grant shall be used to develop and implement a program of cooperation with Türkiye on the development, procurement, deployment, and operation of its civil nuclear energy infrastructure. This project seeks to counter the nuclear proliferation and security threats and nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation-related hazards associated with Türkiye’s selection of non-U.S. reactors and associated supply chains, as well as potential Turkish interest in nuclear cooperation with non-U. S. companies.
Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Türkiye
Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation · Opportunity number DFOP0018810
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
Independent platform. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Data from public federal sources.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018810 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation Department of State |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 19.224 |
| Posted | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,640,100 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $750,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Energy |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Private colleges and universities
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
U.S. Federal Government Entities and Foreign Public Entities/Public International Organizations may also apply
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Related open opportunities
Request for Information - Gauging Investor Interest in the Development and Commercialization of Subsurface Energy Technologies
National Energy Technology Laboratory · DE-FOA-0003671
Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program
Idaho Field Office · DE-FOA-0003339
Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT)
Golden Field Office · DE-FOA-0003647
Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
Idaho Field Office · DE-FOA-0003577
Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (CA-SR)
U.S. National Science Foundation · 25-502